Piaggio Mp3 400 vs Kymco Ak 550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Piaggio Mp3 400 vs Kymco Ak 550. Piaggio Mp3 400: 35 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 275 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kymco Ak 550: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Piaggio Mp3 400
Kymco Ak 550
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
38 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
275 kg
228 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
35 hp @ 7,500 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
38 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
53 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
275 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L) — estimated real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Piaggio Mp3 400
7.8/10
"The best urban commuter you've never seriously considered buying."
Pros
+Rain confidence is exceptional
+Hydraulic parking lock feature
+Bulletproof engine when serviced
Cons
−Front linkage repairs are costly
−Specialist servicing required
−Breathless above 75mph
Kymco Ak 550
7.5/10
"Serious scooter that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Strong parallel-twin performance
+Premium suspension setup
+Excellent value used
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Resale value drops sharply
−TFT display reliability concerns
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